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[Ananda]

Singapore prepares to launch first multirole combat vessel

Singapore is set to launch the first of its new multirole combat vessels (MRCVs) in October, marking a major milestone in the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) fleet...

www.janes.com

Jane's claim Singapore ready to launch the MRCV #1 in October. That's fast comparing to Arrowhead 140 launch schedulle whether with Babcock, PAL or Gdynia. While MRCV larger then Arrowhead 140.

ST Marine productivity shown it can match ROK, Japan and China shipyards. Eventough due to real estate availability it is smaller.

 

[Ananda]

https://x.com/ridzwan_rahmat/status/1980570249419452449?s=19

ST Marine shown still have better productivity compare tp other shipyards in ASEAN.

Well congrats ST Marine for first MRCV RSS Victory launch.

 

[motokah]

More details of the Ship launch ceremony by NavalNews.
ST Engineering Launches First MRCV for Singapore

 

[spoz]

Interestingly it doesn’t look like the sonar dome has been fitted as yet

 

[Fres]

Came across this photo this afternoon showing the top view of the MRCV. Looks like there are more VLS cells than shown on the scale model.

Can any experts share more opinion? Pardon the photo resolution. This is what the original poster shared on the FB post.

Credit: ASEAN Defense Studies Log into Facebook

 

[OldTex]

Came across this photo this afternoon showing the top view of the MRCV. Looks like there are more VLS cells than shown on the scale model.

Can any experts share more opinion? Pardon the photo resolution. This is what the original poster shared on the FB post.

Credit: ASEAN Defense Studies Log into Facebook

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The space in the "B" position (in front of the bridge) will most likely be where the VL MICA and the ASTER 15 VLSs will be located. Similar arrangement on the UK Type 45 I believe (although there it is Sea Ceptor and ASTER 30). Different VLS for different AA missles.

 

[swerve]

Aster 15 fits in Sylver A43, shorter than the A50 needed for Aster 30. A70 (needed for MdCN) is the longest.

There was an A35 which IIRC could take VL MICA. I don't know if it's still marketed.

 

[Ananda]

I still see the VLS arrangement still same as latest model that Xavier take. It is still 4x8 Sylver VLS. I suspect the anggle of taken from the drone video that give impression 2 types of different size of VLS.

 

[Gambit79]

It is likely that the actual armaments fitting has yet to be revealed which is a normal situation for Singapore. Looking forward for more details. Thank you!

 

[Fres]

Sharing a short clip released by RSN on the MRCV Victory's launch into the water in Nov 2025.

78K views · 14K reactions | Launching into the new year as we look forward to new adventures! To a fruitful 2026! P.S. We conducted the launching ceremony of our Multi Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) Victory in Nov 2025, and the ship was launched into water a few days later - this is a complex evolution as environmental factors, such as height of tide and weather, would need to be considered for the ship to be launched safely. #singaporenavy #onwardsandupwards | Republic of Singapore Navy

Launching into the new year as we look forward to new adventures! To a fruitful 2026! P.S. We conducted the launching ceremony of our Multi Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) Victory in Nov 2025, and the...

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[motokah]

Singapore navy exploring how to adapt cheaper, off-the-shelf drones to counter emerging threats

As part of efforts to deal with unmanned aerial systems, the Republic of Singapore Navy will also upgrade its ships with a Strales 76mm guided gun, which has proven effective against fast-moving targets.

www.channelnewsasia.com

In May 2025, RSN announced its decision to upgraded its old OTO Melara 76mm guns to Strales 76mm guided guns with DART ammunition.
It was a wise decision in hindsight... especially with lessons learned from current Iran War.

Italian navy claims Strales System 76mm DART ammunition is capable of countering several subsonic missiles up to 8km away.

https://x.com/D__Mitch/status/1998372168527208896

(Littoral Mission Vessel RSS Justice (18) has been upgraded with STRALES 76mm guided gun)

Strales 76mm guided guns with DART ammunition will probably be armed on all RSN blue water capable ships, from future MRCVs & OPVs to current LMVs & upgraded Frigates... maybe also Endurance-class LPDs.

 

[Ananda]

https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/offshore-marine/penguin-delivers-composite-superstructure-singapore-navy

Few days old, forgot to put it here. The composite superstructures (CSS) collaboration between SAAB and ST Marine will be one of the largest in Asia.

 

[Fres]

#2 of 6 MRCV was launched today. Keeping up with the tempo.

Launch of the Singapore Navy’s Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, officiated the launch ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Valour, at the ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard today.

www.mindef.gov.sg

 

[motokah]

MRCV is a 8,000 tonnes warship with a crew of less than 100...
Perhaps every crewman will have AI buddies.

Wiki Link

 

[swerve]

Based on a slightly bigger Absalon hull, IIRC.

 

[Ananda]

1st and 2nd MRCV at ST yard progress.

 

[motokah]

1st images of Blue Spear SSM mounted on mid-deck of Formidable-class frigate RSS Steadfast.
These frigates could theoretically be armed with up to 6 quad packs - max. 24 Blue Spear missiles.
Blue Spear Missile canister launcher & rack looks similar to Gabriel V missile canisters mounted on Israeli Sa'ar 5 & 6 missile corvettes.

Pictures were taken by Japanese photographers at Tokyo International Cruise Terminal.

After participating in RIMPAC 2026, RSS Steadfast is making a port call at Tokyo to celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan (1966–2026).

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Israeli Sa'ar 6 Missile Corvette Gabriel V canister launchers & rack.